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Richard Patrick Sukel

Richard Patrick Sukel

Dec 31, 2018

Richard Patrick Sukel, 80, of Middle Road in Essex, passed away Monday December 31, 2018 at his home. He was born in Donora, PA. on September 23, 1938 son of the late George and Marguarite (Criswell) Sukel. Richard served his country in the US Air Force from 1962-1968. After leaving the Air Force he settled in Bennington, Vermont where he...

Kathleen "Kady" Rose Coffey / Locklin

Kathleen "Kady" Rose Coffey / Locklin

Dec 22, 2018

On Saturday, December 22nd, 2018, Kathleen “Kady” Rose Coffey / Locklin, passed away at the age of 65. Kady was born on April 25, 1953 in Lackawanna NY and as she would say, “I’ve been lackin’-n-wantin’ ever since.” She is survived by her four children, Roxanne, Adam, Zach, and Lucas. As she was known to some, Calamity Kady was raised...

Michael L. Melton

Michael L. Melton

Dec 19, 2018

Michael L. Melton, 66, of Stowersville Rd.passed away peacefully on December 19, 2018. Michael graduated from Elizabethtown Lewis Central School and was a long time resident of Lewis, NY. He retired as a Lieutenant from NYS corrections in 2012. Following retirement he and his partner, Beth, split their year residing in New York and Florida. He was an avid outdoorsman...

Paul E. Gibeau

Paul E. Gibeau

Dec 17, 2018

Paul E. Gibeau, 96, of Honey Drive in Plattsburgh passed away unexpectedly Monday December 17, 2018 at his home. He was born in New York, NY on October 15, 1922 son of the late Eucher and Blanche (Monnette) Gibeau. Paul served his country in the US Army during WWII. He was proud to be one of the first veterans on...

Robert G. "Bob" Tourangeau

Robert G. "Bob" Tourangeau

Dec 7, 2018

Robert G. “Bob” Tourangeau, 85, of Route 22N in Plattsburgh passed away Friday December 7, 2018 at Essex Center in Elizabethtown. He was born on January 1, 1933 in Richmond Vermont son of the late Fredrick and Rose (Roberts) Tourangeau. Bob served in both the US Air Force and US Army. He had the privilege of taking Honor Flight #23...

Willis Gates Sr.

Willis Gates Sr.

Dec 5, 2018

Willis Gates, 75, of Elizabethtown, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was born on April 20, 1943, in Elizabethtown, NY, and was predeceased by his mother Loretta Rivers and step-father Ray Rivers. He is survived by the mother of his children, Edna Ives, from Keene Valley, NY, and his children, Brenda Hayes and her husband Mark, from...

Tim Bartlett

Tim Bartlett

Dec 3, 2018

Tim Bartlett of Elizabethtown, NY, died at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT on Monday, December 3rd following a long illness. He was born in Elizabethtown, NY on August 9, 1950. Tim graduated from ELCS in June, 1968 and went to work for AT&T in Kingston, NY. He joined the U.S. Army Airborne Division in August of 1972 and served...

John J. Chapla

John J. Chapla

Nov 28, 2018

John J. Chapla, much loved son of the late John J. and Helen K. Chapla of New Britain, CT passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 with family and friends at his side. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Betsy Konopka Chapla. John graduated from St. Mary's School, and then attended Pulaski High School in New Britain. He played...

Gloria A. Palmer

Gloria A. Palmer

Nov 19, 2018

Gloria A. Palmer, 85, of Willsboro, NY (formerly Essex, NY) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 19, 2018. She was born in Chazy, NY on October 16, 1933, to parents Gerald Baker and Evelyn (Corrow) Baker. She was one of five children and had more than a few great stories about growing up on the family farm....

James Melvin Dunn

James Melvin Dunn

Nov 7, 2018

James Melvin Dunn passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Colchester, Vt. He was born in North Troy, Vt., Nov. 21, 1934, the son of the late Melvin and Mary (Duffy) Dunn. Jim was a graduate of North Troy High School. He joined the Army in 1951, where he served with the 11th Airborne Division, 508 Regimental Combat Team and...

Robert "Red" Burnell Sr.

Robert "Red" Burnell Sr.

Nov 2, 2018

Robert “Red” Burnell age 81 passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. Red was born on June 29, 1937 in Plattsburgh, son of Earl “Buck” and Gladys (Fink) Burnell. Red graduated from Mount Assumption Institute in 1955 where he excelled in sports, especially baseball. In the fall of 1956 he signed a contract with...

Samuel Harvey McCoy

Samuel Harvey McCoy

Oct 19, 2018

Samuel Harvey McCoy, 82, of Plattsburgh,NY, passed away on October 19, 2018 at a long term residency home. Sam came to live with his son Samuel his wife Mischell and family for about 1 year when his symptoms began to get worse and needed around the clock care. Sam was born in Keokee, VA on July 7, 1936. He was...

Dorothy Dewald Wilkins

Dorothy Dewald Wilkins

Oct 16, 2018

Dorothy Wilkins (Dewald), 89, passed away at the Arbors in Shelburne, VT on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Dorothy was born in Hartford, CT to Eva Larson (Dewald) on May 2, 1929. She lived in the Hartford, CT region and graduated from Hartford High. She married Howard Wilkins on June 10, 1947 and continued to live in Connecticut for several years....

Jeanne Chelsey Ashworth

Jeanne Chelsey Ashworth

Oct 4, 2018

Jeanne Chesley Ashworth died at her home in Wilmington on October 4 three years after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Her partner of 25 years, Christine LeFevre and her dog Wriggly were at her side. She was born on July 1, 1938 in Burlington, Vt. to the late Raymond and Alberta Black Ashworth. Shortly after her birth her parents returned...

Patrick Francis Kirmer

Patrick Francis Kirmer

Oct 3, 2018

Patrick was born to John and Johannah Kirmer in Hollywood, California on May 1, 1929. Pat was one of six children, four boys and two girls. During his early years he worked with his father, John, in the family butcher shop. He enlisted in the Army during the Korean War, and served stateside for three years. After leaving the service,...

Loretta A. (Short) Curry

Loretta A. (Short) Curry

Sep 28, 2018

Loretta A. (Short) Curry, 75, of Rand Hill Road, passed away Friday September 28, 2018 with her loving family at her side. She was born November 8, 1942. She is predeceased by her husband Clarence J. Curry. Survived by sons; Michael and wife Viki, Dan and wife Karen, Patrick and his son Malici, Rick and wife Alyson, and her daughter...

Howard J. Drollette Sr.

Howard J. Drollette Sr.

Sep 24, 2018

Howard J. Drollette Sr. June 27,1939 - September 24, 2018, son of Mose and Mabel (Rascoe) Drollette. Howard died peacefully at the home of his daughter and son in law surrounded by his loving family. Howard developed a strong work ethic early in life, while working on the family farm. In March of 1963, he was drafted into the U.S....

John Petro

John Petro

Sep 23, 2018

John Petro, 91, of Lake Shore Drive, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on April 7, 1927, the son of John and Susan (Lichvar) Petro. John’s upbringing was greatly influenced by the Great Depression. His childhood consisted of second hand clothing and meager existence. His school days were...

Charles A. Tromblee

Charles A. Tromblee

Sep 19, 2018

Charles A. Tromblee, 74, of Haymeadow IRA, passed away Wednesday September 19, 2018 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. He was born in Ticonderoga on June 15, 1944 son of the late Willis and Kathryn (Young) Tromblee. Charles was born handicapped and lived away from home in assisted living homes that took amazing care of him. He always had...

Howard D. Wilkins

Howard D. Wilkins

Sep 11, 2018

Howard D. Wilkins, 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, At the Arbor’s Senior Living community. He was born in Keene, NY. On August 29, 1928, the son of Ralza and Ethel (Sibley) Wilkins. Howard spent his early years in Keene until his family moved to Hartford, CT. there he graduated from Hartford High. He worked his senior year...